Jerry Hayes
This is an example of a mid-sized country backyard rectangular infinity pool in Austin.

This tranquil and relaxing pool and spa in Fort Lauderdale is the perfect backyard retreat! With deck jets, wood deck area and pergola area for lounging, it's the luxurious elegance you have been waiting for!

This is an example of a large contemporary courtyard rectangular lap pool in Dallas with concrete pavers.

Design ideas for a large contemporary backyard rectangular lap pool in Philadelphia with a hot tub and concrete pavers.

Design ideas for a mid-sized backyard custom-shaped pool in Other.

Inspiration for an arts and crafts pool in Salt Lake City.

Tatum Brown Custom Homes {Architect: Stocker Hoesterey Montenegro} {Interior Design: Morgan Farrow Interiors} {Photography: Nathan Schroder}
Inspiration for a contemporary pool in Dallas.

Originally designed by one of the most notable landscape architects in town, this once impressive project had faltered in recent years. The pool and spa still functioned well, and the client wanted to keep it intact. In addition, they wanted to keep as much of the existing landscaping as possible. The surrounding decks, walls, and steps were fair game. At first glance, one might think that our changes were simple material changes. Upon closer inspection, however, one can see the subtle, yet transformative changes that come together to update this classic pool in a tasteful, timeless manner, and improve the flow and usability of the deck areas, while softening the feel of the massive hardscape. The subtle changes begin as soon as you walk out the back door of the house. The existing decking had a lot of what we call “tweeners”; areas that are overly generous walkways, yet not large enough to house furniture. The awkwardly small bluestone patio was expanded to accommodate a generous seating area, by pushing the step-down closer to the pool. Our talented stone mason carefully married the new bluestone into the existing, resulting in an imperceptible difference between the two. As you descend the new bluestone steps to the pool level, your bare feet will be thankful for the new smooth-finished limestone colored concrete, with a hand cut pattern carefully etched into its surface. The old red brick decking was so hot that the owners could not walk around the pool in bare feet. The brick coping was also replaced with an eased edge Pennsylvania Premier Stone which matches the new step treads throughout the project. Between the house and the pool, a large raised planter was reconfigured, giving additional space to the pool deck for a shaded lounge chair area. Across the pool, a bank of rather tall painted brick retaining walls were cut down, shortened, and moved. This lessened the visual impact of the walls, which were rather overwhelming in the space, as well as opening up a new seating area, nestled under the arms of the massive pecan at the back of the property. Rather than continuing solid decking around the entire pool, the area near these walls has been transformed to large stone stepper pads set in a sea of beautiful St. Augustine lawn. This creates a visually softened area that is still suited to setting tables and chairs when the guest list calls for additional seating. The spa area is quite possibly the most dramatic change on this project. Yet more raised planter walls divided this area into awkward spaces, unsuited to proper furniture placement. The planters were removed, new stone decks, once again expertly married into the existing, opening the area to house a large dining table and new built in bbq area. The spa itself was re-imagined with the bluestone coping, and painted brick veneer. The most impressive addition though is the new handmade glazed tiles that surround the existing cast stone water feature. This water feature was almost unnoticeable against the painted brick wall, but now the dramatic arch and pop of color draw the eye to this quaint little corner of the property.

Amber Frederiksen Photography
Modern pool in Miami.

Bar Stools with matching granite tops
Design ideas for a mid-sized tropical backyard custom-shaped natural pool in San Diego with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

custom pool by Elements Landscape
Photo of a large traditional backyard rectangular pool in Atlanta with natural stone pavers.

Giovanni Photography
Photo of a beach style backyard rectangular pool in Miami with natural stone pavers.

Pool with a view in our Kiama renovation. The pool was a new addition, we used a waterfall edge to better enjoy the view and take advantage of the terrain on site.

TEAM Architect: LDa Architecture & Interiors Interior Design: Kennerknecht Design Group Builder: JJ Delaney, Inc. Landscape Architect: Horiuchi Solien Landscape Architects Photographer: Sean Litchfield Photography

Landon Acohido www.acophoto.com
Design ideas for a large beach style side yard rectangular infinity pool in Seattle with natural stone pavers and a hot tub.

Stephen Dunn
Photo of a small tropical backyard custom-shaped lap pool in Miami with a water feature and tile.

The complexity yet calming beauty of the outdoor space shines with the custom lighting features as well as fire features and glowing waters. The path into the pool surrounded circular fire patio provides the perfect vantage point for taking in all the well-appointed areas and outdoor rooms. Natural plantings are utilized to soften the hardscapes and add overhead colorful interest. Photography by Joe Traina

Jim Bartsch Photography
Large midcentury backyard rectangular natural pool in Santa Barbara with stamped concrete.

Marion Brenner Photography
This is an example of a large modern backyard rectangular pool in San Francisco with decking.